<p>I have a 3.4 UW GPA. Freshman year, got straight A’s because of easy classes, but downward trend ever since. However, my courseload is probably the toughest at my school. I’ve taken 5 AP’s, gotten 5’s on all of them, and I’m taking four more this year. Even so, I’ve gotten a ton of B’s and am only in the 2nd quintile. 2310 SAT, all SAT II’s are 750+.</p>
<p>I haven’t won any major awards except for National Merit Finalist. I don’t hold any leadership positions in extracurriculars nor have I done any science research. I do quiz bowl, tech for school plays, Model UN, and do a lot of community service with tutoring disadvantaged kids.</p>
<p>Going next year to Swarthmore.</p>
<p>I think it’s all about doing interesting things in your free time, and having the intellectual engagement you show in your essays that will naturally come through in your recommendations also.</p>